Windows 10 for most home user, at least is usually a simple series of clicks interrupted by a few system restarts. There are also a few privacy-related settings and toggles that users should thoroughly go through, alongside several skippable screens relating to activity history, phone linkage, OneDrive, and Office 365.
Microsoft has now added a new “Customize your device” screen during the Windows setup process, where users can specify how they intend to use their PC once they’ve installed the OS. “Based on feedback, we’re exploring adding a page to Windows setup to help better understand how you plan to use your device and aid in customizing your device given your intended usage.”
The feature was announced with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20231. Microsoft notes that Insiders won’t notice any configuration differences at this time, but improvements will be made in the future.
Microsoft’s second feature included in its latest Windows 10 preview build is aimed at IT admins who’ll soon be able to streamline their workflow with improved app defaults management. The change, which is a part of Windows Group Policy, will allow them to set default apps for opening various file types or links on company-wide PC deployments on a per-user or per-device basis. Once set, users within the organization won’t need to bother with having to choose the right app for the right file/link.
Both these new features are initially being rolled out to a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel, while a gradual expansion will take place once performance and reliability issues have been ironed out.
